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Manufacturing Engineer; CNC Machining
Job in
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, 49014, USA
Listed on 2026-10-22
Listing for:
Lakeside Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining)
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer with CNC machining experience to support our manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing CNC machining processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining, process development, tooling, fixture design, and lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize CNC machining processes for new and existing products.
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to maximize efficiency and quality.
- Support new product launches through process development, equipment validation, and production readiness activities.
- Analyze machining operations to reduce cycle times, improve throughput, and minimize scrap and rework.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve performance.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and PFMEA.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, control plans, and work instructions.
- Support CNC programming improvements and collaborate with programmers and operators to optimize machining performance.
- Identify and implement automation, error-proofing, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Participate in capital equipment projects, including equipment selection, installation, startup, validation, and process acceptance.
- Monitor and analyze production metrics to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), quality, and cost performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of CNC manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or similar CNC controls.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
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